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Black Bay V5?
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And now my pearls missing, ive owned this watch for less than 4 days
I know this isn't very helpful, but that happens. Even to great non-rep watches. I have a beautiful watch from Aramar and it lost it's pearl after only a year.
"...just one of those things..."
Yeh i know, if it lasted me a couple of months i wouldnt be having a whinge, but i wore it twice and its already gone lol. TD wants $50 for a new insert..
Hi newbie here and really want the red V5. Looks really great in my eyes. Do you know if all TDs test and regulate the watches on a timegrapher before they ship to you? I saw one or two in the TD section mention it but I'm too noob to know if they all do it.
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Hi, yes they will send you timegrapher pics, but personally, I would wait on this model, there will be new models coming out soon with new logo on, and bezel/bracelet design. this isn't 100%, but after the success of Black Bay series I would say 95%, also I've read a few TD here mention it, can't remember where on what thread
WatchestoPlay
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This is true except the new ones coming out will be the shield dial, rep of the in house movement... however the rep will have an ETA clone so it will actually be a less accurate rep...
If you can get a good rose dial it might be worth it to get one now
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The current ones are so close to Gen, I did a side by side on here, I even sold my Gen, only difference was the not so 3D printing and as people always say the Rose, I'm hoping new one will have better dial, and not bothered if movement isn't same as Gen
Either way the guy asking the question is better holding off to get discount on v5 or new version (I'm hoping they do the one with steel bezel)
https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/new-black-bay-steel/m79730-0001
Most TDs have the V5, the only difference with v4 is that v5 comes with bracelet + fabric nato strap while v4 only gives you the bracelet.
Thanks English Gent and WatchestoPlay for the reply. I'm leaning towards getting the rose dial v5 because it's already at v5 and as close to gen as they will get that I am satisfied with (I feel). I am guessing V1 with shield and in-house movement will probably have different tells that would take a version or 2 to iron out (thicker case, rivet bracelet, dial accuracy etc etc). Can't wait that long to start my rep collection!!
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The V5 is really good just make sure you scrutinize the QC pics So you get a good dial. The rose can be problematic, however in the real world it's really small and hard to see.
I will buy the V5 with the rose. Its so close to the gen, i wouldnt expect this for the new version with a thicker case and the new bracelett.
Maybe the rose V5 with red now and the new with Black and shield later this year. But you have to be fast, the old one will no longer be produced.
Maybe the rose V5 with red now and the new with Black and shield later this year. But you have to be fast, the old one will no longer be produced.
So, biggest thing to QC is the rose? After reading here I found out I need to look at the alignment of the bezel, lume conformity, ask about the function of the stem and crown. Do many TDs test for water resistance? They advertise the waterproofing on their sites sometimes. Thanks in advance.
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I can confirm, the tudor BB red v5 is very nice. Things you have to watch out for are as mentioned: rose on the dial, bezel (many are too loose) and lume (many have uneven application or even different colors). I lucked out with mine and is fine on all those fronts. A very nice rep, if I may say so myself.